The Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday passed the contentious “anti-conversion bill” amid objections from the Opposition Congress and JDS.
The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill was passed by the Assembly in December last.
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The Bill proposes jail terms between three and five years. For violation of provisions with respect to minors, women and SC/STs, the offenders will face imprisonment from three to 10 years.
The bill also makes provisions for the accused to pay up to Rs 5 lakh as compensation to those who were made to convert. In cases of mass conversions, there shall be a three-to-10-year jail term and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh.
